Healthy Eating Fresh carrots can be eaten unpeeled

Tasty and healthy: you do not have to peel fresh carrots
Carrots are real vitamin and mineral bombs and therefore especially recommended in the cold season. As a snack in between, in a salad or as a side dish: The delicious vegetables are versatile in the kitchen. Incidentally, the orange beets do not have to be peeled.

Healthy vegetable
Carrots are great for vitamin C intake in winter. Furthermore, the orange beets contain vitamins B1, B2, and E as well as large amounts of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A, which in turn is an important component of the visual pigment rhodopsin. Therefore, some people also assume that carrots are good for the eyes. Since they are particularly low in acidity, they are, according to experts, well suited for natural dental care.

Carrots are not only tasty but also very healthy. The vegetables should not be missing in any household. Incidentally, you do not have to peel freshly bought carrots. (Image: LoloStock / fotolia.com)

Versatile
Furthermore, the minerals potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron contribute to the high health value of the vegetables, reports the Provinzialverband Rheinischer Obst- und Gemüsebauer (Bonn). In addition, they are low in calories and therefore ideal for those who want to reduce their weight.

Carrots are versatile and part of many dishes. Although hobby cooks usually peel carrots before processing, this is not necessary with freshly purchased goods.

"By washing the vegetables just before the sale, this annoying activity is unnecessary. In addition, by dispensing with peeling important ingredients can be obtained, "writes the Provincial Association.

Those who do not use carrots directly can easily store them in a foil bag for several days in the refrigerator. Carrots can also be frozen well. "For this purpose, they are shredded according to the later use wishes." (Ad)